Silica removal?
Silica removal?
(OP)
I have to treat 1200 m³/day of raw water from a well, with a content of about 135 ppm silicate expressed as CaCO3. I have to reduce its content to 10-15 ppm before an ultrafiltration treatment.I know that is possible with a flocculation with MgO but till now I haven't practical experience of it with this flow rate.
It must be mentioned that this raw water has a high conductivity (1500 microsiemens). What can you suggest me to reach a good result?
It must be mentioned that this raw water has a high conductivity (1500 microsiemens). What can you suggest me to reach a good result?





RE: Silica removal?
RE: Silica removal?
You have chosen the solution with flocculant, what are settling characteristics of the sludge you have obtained?
RE: Silica removal?
RE: Silica removal?
My experience with silica removal via IX is that it is the first anion to 'break through,' in agreement with aspearin1's comment.